A by-election for the Punggol East Single Member Constituency in Singapore was held on 26 January 2013 because of the resignation of former parliamentary speaker Michael Palmer from the People's Action Party on 12 December 2012. This was the 17th by-election since the first election, and the second by-election in as many years. The Nomination Day was held on 16 January 2013, while Polling Day was on 26 January 2013. This was also returning officer, Yam Ah Mee's last stint, following his resignation from the People's Association.